=== Link in Bio Creator – Social ===
Contributors: chadwickmarketing, freemius
Tags: linktree, link in bio, instagram, ai, tiktok
Requires at least: 5.5
Tested up to: 7.0
Requires PHP: 7.0
Stable tag: 1.8.3
License: GPLv3
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html

Build link in bio pages directly on your site. Customizable, accessible and SEO-friendly.

== Description ==

**Meet our [bio link creator](https://socialwp.io) for WordPress:** The best way to create a place to share your links, products, posts, and more – while staying on-brand and without leaving traffic to third-party providers.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hoXN5Pq2-Ng

== Everything you are. In one simple place. ==
Whether it's videos, products, or posts - help your fans find your content by bringing it all together in one place.

== Create your bio link in minutes ==
Getting started is easy. Design your custom bio link in minutes, use one of our pre-made templates or let AI generate a beautiful theme for you. No coding or design skills required.

== Share your work and drive sales ==
Social offers different content blocks. You can embed videos, collect donations, share your latest blog posts, sell products via WooCommerce, and more. The possibilities are endless.

== Get meaningful stats, in realtime ==
With Social's analytics, you get meaningful insights - in realtime. Gather all the data you need to analyze your audience and optimize your content.

== Privacy is built-in == 
We have no interest in your data or data of your customers. All data resides solely with you on your website and server and does not leave it – a significant difference to comparable solutions such as Linktree.

== Get started today ==
Build your link in bio page where it makes the most sense - on your website. Become part of the fastest growing link in bio solution for WordPress today.

== Installation ==

= Minimum Requirements =

* WordPress 5.0 or greater
* PHP version 7.0 or greater
* MySQL version 5.0 or greater

= We recommend your host supports: =

* PHP version 7.0 or greater
* MySQL version 5.6 or greater
* WordPress Memory limit of 64 MB or greater (128 MB or higher is preferred)

= Installation =

1. Install using the WordPress built-in Plugin installer, or Extract the zip file and drop the contents in the `wp-content/plugins/` directory of your WordPress installation.
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress.

For documentation and tutorials visit our [Knowledge Base](https://help.socialwp.io).

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= What about data protection and third party processors? =
We attach great importance to data protection. Social only sends personal data to third-party providers if it is necessary to provide certain functions. The following third-party services are used by Social:

Freemius:
Social uses [Freemius](https://freemius.com) SDK to collect some telemetry data upon user's confirmation. This helps us to troubleshoot problems faster & make product improvements. Freemius SDK **does not gather any data by default.** The SDK only starts gathering basic telemetry data **when a user allows it via the admin notice**. We collect the data to ensure a great user experience for all our users. Integrating Freemius SDK **does not immediately** start gathering data, **without confirmation from users in any case.** Learn more about how [Freemius collects and uses this data](https://freemius.com/privacy/).

== Changelog ==
= 1.8.3 - 2026-06-15 =
- Several bug-fixes

= 1.8.2 - 2026-05-07 =
- Several bug-fixes

= 1.8.1 - 2026-04-15 =
- Several bug-fixes

= 1.8.0 - 2026-04-08 =
- Freemius SDK update to 2.13.1
- Several bug-fixes

= 1.7.9 - 2026-02-17 =
- Several bug-fixes

= 1.7.8 - 2026-01-28 =
- Added WhatsApp social icon.
- Several bug-fixes

= 1.7.7 - 2025-12-01 =
- Freemius SDK update to 2.13.0

= 1.7.6 - 2025-09-03 =
- Freemius SDK update to 2.12.2

= 1.7.5 - 2025-07-20 =
- Freemius SDK update to 2.12.1

= 1.7.4 - 2025-05-30 =
- Added a new option to require visitors to accept the terms and conditions before submitting a form.
- Added translation to the contact card fields.
- Several bug-fixes

= 1.7.3 - 2025-05-24 =
- Freemius SDK update to 2.12.0

= 1.7.2 - 2025-04-27 =
- Fixed an issue where the ID of the current bio link was not correctly returned in some cases.
- Added Substack social icon.

= 1.7.1 - 2025-04-05 = 
- Added QR code support to the contact card.

= 1.7.0 - 2025-02-26 = 
- Improved contact information parsing for contact card.

= 1.6.9 - 2025-02-16 = 
- Added X link type - you can now embed posts from X on your bio link.

= 1.6.8 - 2025-02-14 = 
- Fixed a PHP warning that occurred with version 1.6.7.

= 1.6.7 - 2025-01-27 =
- Freemius SDK update to 2.11.0
- Several bug-fixes

= 1.6.6 - 2025-01-10 =
- Several bug-fixes

= 1.6.5 - 2024-12-17 =
- Improved phone number validation for contact card.
- Freemius SDK update to 2.10.1

= 1.6.4 - 2024-11-24 =
- Improved compatibility with other plugins.

= 1.6.3 - 2024-10-23 =
- Freemius SDK update to 2.9.0

= 1.6.2 - 2024-10-05 =
- Freemius SDK update to 2.8.0
- The Twitter icon is now replaced with the X icon.

= 1.6.1 - 2024-09-03 =
- Added text link type - you can now add text with up to 1000 characters to your bio link.
- Added two new themes.
- Several bug-fixes

= 1.6.0 - 2024-08-03 = 
- Several bug-fixes

= 1.5.9 - 2024-07-05 = 
- Social is now available in Dutch.
- Introduced several hooks to make Social more extendable for developers.

= 1.5.8 - 2024-06-29 = 
- Added discount code link type - you can now share discount codes on your bio link.

= 1.5.7 - 2024-06-13 = 
- Several bug-fixes

= 1.5.6 - 2024-06-08 = 
- Added Shortcode link type - you can now insert shortcodes on your bio link.
- Several bug-fixes

= 1.5.5 - 2024-05-27 = 
- Several bug-fixes

= 1.5.4 - 2024-05-18 = 
- Added Vimeo link type - you can now embed Vimeo videos on your bio link.

= 1.5.3 - 2024-04-27 = 
- Social is now available in German (formal)
- Contact form submissions now display on which bio link page the form was submitted.
- Several bug-fixes

= 1.5.2 - 2024-04-19 = 
- Several bug-fixes

= 1.5.1 - 2024-03-04 =
- Added new translations.
- Several bug-fixes

= 1.5.0 - 2024-03-03 =
- Added Twitch link type - you can now embed Twitch videos on your bio link.
- Several bug-fixes

= 1.4.9 - 2024-02-19 =
- The email signup link type now supports ActiveCampaign.

= 1.4.8 - 2024-02-18 =
- Freemius SDK update to 2.6.2
- Added Bluesky, Threads and Mastodon social icons.

= 1.4.7 - 2024-02-04 =
- Fixed a bug with collecting analytics data that affected users with multiple bio link pages.

= 1.4.6 - 2024-01-14 =

- Fixed a bug where the referrer data for bio link analytics was incorrectly displayed.

= 1.4.5 - 2024-01-04 =

- Fixed incompatibilities with third-party plugins.
- You can now duplicate bio link pages.

= 1.4.4 - 2023-11-26 =

- Performance improvements and bug-fixes

= 1.4.3 - 2023-11-19 =

- Added a new language.

= 1.4.2 - 2023-11-08 =

- Added multisite support.

= 1.4.1 - 2023-09-23 =

- Custom meta data settings are now available to everyone.

= 1.4.0 - 2023-09-23 =

- Several bug-fixes

= 1.3.9 - 2023-09-14 =

- Updated onboarding flow.

= 1.3.8 - 2023-09-07 =

- Updated upgrade URL.

= 1.3.7 - 2023-08-31 =

- Added email signup link type - you can now let users sign up for your newsletter right on your bio link.
- Added custom meta data - you can now add custom meta data for even better SEO.
- Added three new layout types - customize your bio link page even further with three new layout types.

= 1.3.6 - 2023-08-19 =

- Added TikTok link type - you can now embed TikTok profiles and videos on your bio link.
- Add Pinterest link type - you can now embed boards, pins and profiles from Pinterest on your bio link.

= 1.3.5 - 2023-08-10 =

- Removed internal React and React DOM as it is already provided by WordPress. 

= 1.3.4 - 2023-08-08 =

- Several bug-fixes

= 1.3.3 - 2023-07-21 =

- Removed get_page_by_title function as it is deprecated in WordPress 6.2 or newer.

= 1.3.2 - 2023-07-16 = 

- Added Soundcloud, Apple Music and Beatport social icons.
- Several bug-fixes

= 1.3.1 - 2023-07-05 =

-   Several bug-fixes concerning the WooCommerce integration and the rendering of bio link pages.

= 1.3.0 - 2023-07-05 =

-   Freemius SDK update to 2.5.10
-   Several bug-fixes

= 1.2.9 - 2023-06-13 =

-   Several bug-fixes

= 1.2.8 - 2023-06-10 =

-   Added contact info link type - you can now share contact details on your bio link.

= 1.2.7 - 2023-05-17 =

-   Several bug-fixes

= 1.2.6 - 2023-05-04 =

-   Several bug-fixes

= 1.2.5 - 2023-04-19 =

-   Added Spotify link type - you can now embed Spotify playlists and tracks on your bio link.
-   Several bug-fixes

= 1.2.4 - 2023-04-03 =

-   Several bug-fixes

= 1.2.3 - 2023-04-02 =

-   Fixed a PHP error that occurred with WordPress 6.2.
-   Several bug-fixes

= 1.2.2 - 2023-04-01 =

-   Updated pricing plans

= 1.2.1 - 2023-03-30 =

-   Updated onboarding flow

= 1.2.0 - 2023-03-28 =

-   Updated onboarding flow
-   You can now create themes using AI.

= 1.1.9 - 2023-01-31 =

-   Added the Template Library, a new onboarding flow, and the option to create multiple bio link pages.

= 1.1.8 - 2023-01-30 =

-   The Social Badge is now optional and disabled by default.
-   Several bug-fixes

= 1.1.7 - 2022-12-24 =

-   Added WooCommerce link type - you can now embed storefronts on your bio link.
-   Several bug-fixes

= 1.1.6 - 2022-11-24 =

-   Added document link type - you can now embed documents on your bio link.
-   Several bug-fixes

= 1.1.5 - 2022-11-14 =

-   Added Calendly link type - you can now embed Calendly appointments on your bio link.
-   Several bug-fixes

= 1.1.4 - 2022-11-06 =

-   Fixed an error that occurred on the blog link when thumbnails were enabled.

= 1.1.3 - 2022-11-04 =

-   Added contact form link type - you can now embed a contact form on your bio link.
-   Several bug-fixes

= 1.1.2 - 2022-10-20 =

-   Added donation link type - you can now collect donations from your followers.

= 1.1.1 - 2022-10-17 =

-   Added YouTube link type - you can now embed YouTube videos on your bio link.
-   Added two new themes.

= 1.1.0 - 2022-10-13 =

-   For Social 1.1.0, we wanted to create something big: We rebuilt the entire platform with the newest, fastest, and best web technologies. Experience up to 80% in speed improvements, numerous bug-fixes, and new features - an update that makes Social future-proof.

= 1.0.9 - 2022-05-26 =

-   The biggest update Social has ever received: Experience a completely overhauled user interface, 50+ bug fixes and numerous optimizations.

= 1.0.8 - 2022-02-10 =

-   Fixed a critical error that occurred in 1.0.7.

= 1.0.7 - 2022-02-09 =

-   Refined the user interface.

= 1.0.6 - 2022-02-05 =

-   Added a new theme.

= 1.0.5 - 2022-02-03 =

-   Updated onboarding.
-   Social is now available in German.

= 1.0.4 - 2021-12-21 =

-   Fixed an error that affected the scroll behavior of a link landing page preview.

= 1.0.3 - 2021-12-19 =

-   Fixed an error that affected the analytics of a link landing page.

= 1.0.2 - 2021-12-14 =

-   Added a new theme.
-   Fixed an error that affected the responsiveness of link landing pages.

= 1.0.1 - 2021-12-12 =

-   Fixed an error with the role system that occurred when first activating the plugin.

= 1.0.0 - 2021-12-01 =

-   Initial Public Beta Release


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